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Putting her troubles behind her! Meghan is all smiles on her 37th birthday as she wears a £400 dress and holds Harry's hand at the wedding of his close friend after claims of a rift with her father

  • The Duke and Duchess of Sussex were pictured at the wedding of Charlie van Straubenzee and Daisy Jenks 
  • Charlie van Straubenzee was one of Prince Harry's ushers for the wedding earlier this year in Windsor
  • Prince Harry and Charlie van Straubenzee became friends when they attended Ludgrove Prep School
Meghan Markle held Prince Harry's hand as they attended his best friend's wedding in Surrey today, on the same day she turns 37. 
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex were pictured at the wedding of Charlie van Straubenzee and Daisy Jenks at St Mary the Virgin Church in Frensham, Surrey, just months after they tied the knot themselves.
Van Straubenzee, 30, was one of Prince Harry's ushers during his wedding in Windsor three months ago, but Prince Harry is rumoured to have been paid the ultimate compliment and been made best man for the special day.
The pair became friends when they both attended Ludgrove Prep School in Berkshire. Both he and his brother, Thomas, 35, became close to Prince William and Prince Harry. 
The newlyweds held hands in a show of public affection, something most royals avoid as it is considered uncouth. Kate Middleton and Prince William have rarely been seen holding hands in public. 
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex held hands in a public display of affection following the wedding ceremony in Frensham earlier today
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex held hands in a public display of affection following the wedding ceremony in Frensham earlier today
The Duchess of Sussex was seen enjoying a joke outside the Church of St. Mary the Virgin, Frensham, before the wedding
The Duchess of Sussex was seen enjoying a joke outside the Church of St. Mary the Virgin, Frensham, before the wedding
Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, walk out of the Church of St. Mary the Virgin, after the wedding of Daisy Jenks and Charlie Van Straubenzee
Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, walk out of the Church of St. Mary the Virgin, after the wedding of Daisy Jenks and Charlie Van Straubenzee
The happy couple looked delighted as they made their way out of the church on three wheels
The happy couple looked delighted as they made their way out of the church on three wheels
Meghan's 37th birthday celebrations today were vastly different to her last. The Duchess of Sussex spent her 36th birthday in Botswana with Prince Harry
Meghan's 37th birthday celebrations today were vastly different to her last. The Duchess of Sussex spent her 36th birthday in Botswana with Prince Harry
Prince Harry, 33, and Meghan, who turns 37 today, entered at different times, with the Duke of Sussex arriving with the groom, groomsmen and ushers, whereas Meghan arrived solo in a grey Seat Alhambra. 
Her birthday celebrations come amid turmoil in the Markle family after the Duchess of Sussex's father repeatedly complained about being 'cut off' by his daughter in media interviews with insiders saying she is at her 'wits' end'.
One insider told the Mirror that Meghan is 'deeply hurt' by what is becoming an 'increasingly desperate situation'.
The increasingly 'precarious' situation' could be the 'final straw' for Meghan and Harry, the source added, after Thomas recently leaked details of their private phone conversations on Good Morning Britain.
The Duchess of Sussex arrived at the wedding wearing a £400 dark navy dress, which had trimmings of lilac, pink and green on it. She finished her outfit with a stunning fascinator to match.
She appeared relaxed and in good spirits ahead of the big day, pecking one man on the cheek, and waving and chatting to others.
Meghan's birthday celebrations today were vastly different to last year where she relaxed with Prince Harry on a romantic trip in Botswana.
Villagers, gathered in the churchyard to catch a glimpse of the wedding couple and Royal guests, burst into a spontaneous rendition of Happy Birthday as Meghan walked into the church. 
Afterwards Harry and Meghan walked out hand in hand into the sunshine before disappearing into a Seat car so as not to take the spotlight from the happy couple.  
The Duchess of Sussex (left) appeared relaxed as she arrived at the wedding in Surrey today. Her own wedding ring can be seen glistening on her left ring finger
The Duchess of Sussex (left) appeared relaxed as she arrived at the wedding in Surrey today. Her own wedding ring can be seen glistening on her left ring finger
The Duke of Sussex arrives to attend the wedding of Charlie van Straubenzee and Daisy Jenks at St Mary the Virgin Church in Frensham, Surrey
The Duke of Sussex arrives to attend the wedding of Charlie van Straubenzee and Daisy Jenks at St Mary the Virgin Church in Frensham, Surrey
The Parish Church of St Mary The Virgin in Frensham Where Prince Harry will be best man at the wedding this afternoon
The Parish Church of St Mary The Virgin in Frensham Where Prince Harry will be best man at the wedding this afternoon
The Duchess of Sussex arrived at the wedding wearing a dark navy dress, which had trimmings of lilac, pink and green on it

Meghan's dress was trimmed with lilac, pink and green

The Duchess of Sussex arrived at the wedding wearing a £400 dark navy dress, which had trimmings of lilac, pink and green on it. She finished her outfit with a stunning fascinator to match
Meghan arrives at the wedding of Charlie Van Straubenzee and Daisy Jenks today 
Meghan arrives at the wedding of Charlie Van Straubenzee and Daisy Jenks today 
Charlie van Straubenzee and Daisy Jenks kissed outside the church after the ceremony in Surrey
Charlie van Straubenzee and Daisy Jenks kissed outside the church after the ceremony in Surrey
She was seen chatting to guests outside the church ahead of the ceremony, but she was not with her husband who arrived separately 
She was seen chatting to guests outside the church ahead of the ceremony, but she was not with her husband who arrived separately 
Meghan pecks one of the guests on the cheek outside the church today. She seemed like the star attraction for the wedding, with people seemingly quick to greet her
Meghan pecks one of the guests on the cheek outside the church today. She seemed like the star attraction for the wedding, with people seemingly quick to greet her

Charlie van Straubenzee and filmmaker Daisy Jenks happily posed for photos outside the church earlier today
Charlie van Straubenzee and filmmaker Daisy Jenks happily posed for photos outside the church earlier today
As she steps out of her car and waves to the cameras camped outside the church in Surrey
As she steps out of her car and waves to the cameras camped outside the church in Surrey
It is the first wedding that the pair have attended together since they got married at Windsor Castle three months ago.
Meanwhile the groom arrived at the wedding looking sharp in his morning suit, with pinstriped trousers and pink tie.  
Daisy Jenks appeared in good spirits as she arrived at the church, making time to wave to crowds and photographers in a stunning white dress.
An hour later, after a service which included a solo by Prince William’s first girlfriend Rose Farquhar, the couple left in a vintage Indian rickshaw.
The Windsors and van Straubenzees have known each other since they were at Prep school together and are close friends.
Harry has visited the family home in Cornwall almost every summer since he was a child.
Charlie van Straubenzee arrives at St Mary the Virgin Church in Frensham, Surrey, for his wedding to Daisy Jenks
Charlie van Straubenzee arrives at St Mary the Virgin Church in Frensham, Surrey, for his wedding to Daisy Jenks
The bride Daisy Jenks appears to be in good spirits ahead of her wedding at the St Mary the Virgin Church in Frensham, Surrey
The bride Daisy Jenks appears to be in good spirits ahead of her wedding at the St Mary the Virgin Church in Frensham, Surrey
Daisy Jenks arrives at the church for her marriage to Charlie van Straubenzee
Daisy Jenks arrives at the church for her marriage to Charlie van Straubenzee
Princess Eugenie and Jack Brooksbank at the wedding of Charlie van Straubenzee and Daisy Jenks in Frensham
Princess Eugenie and Jack Brooksbank at the wedding of Charlie van Straubenzee and Daisy Jenks in Frensham

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